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  • David Johnston avatar

    A Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
     | 6,004 views

    Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

    A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Are The Heros?

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,339 views

    Challenge for believers to take their stand for Him and experience the Lord’s enabling and provision

    1 Samuel 17; Numbers 13:26 - 14:10. Who are your heroes? Each generation has its heroes. Some are because of the heroic actions, others because they had (in our opinion) enough courage to challenge the system. Some are because they "made" it in something, in this particular generation it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Is Your Heart?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,098 views

    This is a sermon that deals with our heart, not the one that pumps the blood through our bodies, but the one that counts.

    How is your Heart? (Start out by taking the label off a can of cat food and then placing that label over the label of a can of tuna. Then open up that can of tuna with the cat food sticker on the outside, and begin eating it. Then revel that it is tuna) 1 Samuel 16:7 I began preparing this sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is Still Looking For A Few Good Men

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,556 views

    Core values God is looking for in men that will serve him

    GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN I Samuel 16:6-14 In Chapter 8 Samuel had appointed his sons judges over Israel, which has caused ill repute in Israel because of their corruption. The elders go to Samuel and tell them they want a king to rule over them. The Lord told Samuel to tell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    A Nobody That God Can Use

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,827 views

    The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

    _______________________________________________ + New PowerPoint Slide > Transition Within Slide _______________________________________________ - Samuel had to pass Gibeah + 1 Sam 15:34 — Map > Ramah - Samuel’s Home > Gibeah - Saul’s Home > Bethlehem - David’s home + Samuel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Smooth Stones Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 56,611 views

    On his way to face the giant Goliath, David picked up five smooth stones from a brook. But David stood up to Goliath with more than just simple weapons; he defeated Golliath with F-A-I-T-H and trust in God.

    Introduction: Daisy Cutters, Bunker Buster, Smart Bombs…maybe you have heard about them! These are some of the modern weapons technology that US armed forces have used in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Today’s battles are fought with a dizzying array of weaponry that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There Not A Cause? Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 71,678 views

    There are giants stalking the land and many people are too afraid to take up the challenge to stand and fight. David faced a giant one day and while everyone cowered and his brothers berated him, David asked: "Is there not a Cause?"

    BIG IDEA: Giants are stalking the land but the church seems to be burying its head in the sand. We must get up and fight because there is a cause. Introduction: David was the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse. Three of his brothers served in Saul’s army. There names were Eliab who was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Slay A Giant

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,910 views

    Recognize there will be giants around you. Look over your giant to God. Step up and step out. And Honor God in the Victory. Outline at the end.

    I have used Sermon Central in addition to may other resources in developing this sermon. HOW TO SLAY A GIANT October 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 17:38-49 Biblical story today is a familiar one, needs little introduction 1 Sam 17 is one of most famous stories in Bible. Israel about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing Giants Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    This is week two of the CSI series and we are looking at what we can learn from the slaying of Goliath.

    The sun was hot on his back as he knelt at the edge of the stream and pushed his hand into the icy cold water. The shock ran up to his elbow as his fingers played on the rocky bottom looking for the perfect stones. Yes there was one and another, and one more, no that one wasn’t quite right. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Only God Can Re-Create The Heart

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,024 views

    Is there a great need for us to have a "new heart"? Just how can we have it?

    "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV). Referring to His second coming, Jesus Christ said: “Many will say to me on that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Kratzer avatar

    Part One: "Fear" (Awakening The Warrior Spirit) Series

    Contributed by Chris Kratzer on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,140 views

    How to deal with fear successfully so it brings out the best in you and not the worst.

    Dealing with Difficult Emotions Series: Part One: Fear (Awakening the Warrior Spirit) This morning, I’m starting a new series where we are going to look at what God teaches about dealing with difficult emotions, emotions like sadness, anger, jealousy, and several others. And this morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ah The Power Of Cheese Series

    Contributed by Larry Pozza on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    A sermon about the power of help using the David & Goliath epic.

    Ah, the Power of Cheese 1 Samuel 17 Introduction A. When I was planning this morning’s message last month, I ran across a curious little phrase in 1 Samuel 17:18 that reads “take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. Here we see the scenario of David delivering some cheese to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Not Overcome But Not Overcoming

    Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,791 views

    Israel is still holding their own, but they haven’t gained any ground either.

    NOT OVERCOME - BUT NOT OVERCOMING Have you ever hand a problem that was so big you just couldn’t seem to look beyone it, and so stubborn it just wouldn’t go away? Day after day it’s like the devil is telling you how impossible it is. You know many times Satan’s greatest weapon, his most used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Family Faith Transfer: The Youngest Child (Lesson 7)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,517 views

    Series: Family Faith Transfer

    A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 16:1-23 Much is said about the eldest son, and in some occurrence’s the second born son (Jacob), but what about a much younger child, or the last-born? 1. John Wesley, 16th child. 2. Cinderella. Had two older sisters. 3.Ben Franklin. He had nine brothers and seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God Honors People Of Integrity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,489 views

    David is an example of a peron of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream.

    God Honors People of Integrity -When God Gives You A Dream He Helps You Fulfill It- I Samuel 16:1-13 David is an example of a person of integrity who God gave a dream and helped him fulfill the dream as David faithfully followed the Lord. King Saul was disobedient to the Lord and was rejected ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist